Kitchen backsplash cost in Provo, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $290 – $1,450
- Per sq ft
- $9.65 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #123
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Provo, UT usually costs $290 to $1,450 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.65 to $48.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $30 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Provo, UT, standard level
$640 to $1,100
About $21 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $280 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $640 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Provo, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 58% |
| Labor | $150 | $360 | $580 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $290 | $870 | $1,450 | 100% |
Where the Provo price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Provo wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Provo is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.2: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Provo?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Provo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,700 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −5% |
Provo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Provo. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (25 sq ft) to full-height (50 sq ft).
Basic
$290 to $750
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$640 to $1,100
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$990 to $1,450
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $630 | $530 – $920 | $820 – $1,200 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $290 – $750 | $640 – $1,100 | $990 – $1,450 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $480 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
What local crews earn in Provo
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Provo the blend is 0.97.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $26.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.73 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 6.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.59 an hour, 12% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $29.39 an hour. About 3,080 work in the metro. That is 101.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Provo-Orem-Lehi has 304,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 84th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $21.40 | $26.17 | $28.73 | $26.77 | 0.98 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.92 | $25.59 | $29.39 | $29.12 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Is Provo cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 30 sq ft range from $810 to $900 across Provo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT60 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT90 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −5% |
| Logan, UT145 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −4% |
| St. George, UT190 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −7% |
| Grand Junction, CO215 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Provo ranks #123 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Provo is 4% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −5% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Provo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −8% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Provo bid
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
Labor and minimums
Tile labor is $8-$20 per sq ft and many installers charge minimums for small areas.
Old backsplash removal
Removing the old one adds $2-$5 per sq ft.
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Kitchen backsplash in Provo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Provo?
For 30 sq ft, expect $290 to $1,450 in the Provo area. A standard-spec job lands at $640 to $1,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Provo?
About $9.65 to $48.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $50.
+Is kitchen backsplash cheaper in Provo or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $850, which is 3% less than Provo ($870). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Provo?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $360 out of $870. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Provo?
$290 to $1,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Provo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Provo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Provo expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Utah?
Provo is 4% above the Utah statewide estimate ($840 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Provo?
The BLS median is $26.17 an hour in the Provo area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.40 to $28.73.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Provo?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $290 to $750 and premium work $990 to $1,450. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Provo
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: 2026 Backsplash Installation Cost (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $5-$20 per sq ft labor figure, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.